# Clockwork Wars

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: #3375
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 3.12 / 5
- **Designers**: Hassan Lopez
- **Artists**: Alejandro Lee, Bob Kehl, Giorgio De Michele, Grzegorz Pedrycz, Marco Primo, Terry Maranda, Wen Juinn
- **Publishers**: Eagle-Gryphon Games
- **Categories**: Civilization, Fantasy, Territory Building, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Modular Board, Secret Unit Deployment, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you love mixing civilization building with war tactics, Clockwork Wars gives you fast, choice‑heavy rounds.Infinite modular boardSecret unit placement adds tensionVaried tech treesDetailed miniaturesMedium learning curveLanguage dependentPlaytime can stretchRECOMMENDED

## Description
Clockwork Wars puts 2‑4 players in charge of distinct factions – pure‑bred humans or hybrids such as Troglodytes, Rhinochs and Mongrels – in a world where magic clashes with steam‑age technology. Over seven tense rounds, each side fights for resource‑rich territories, upgrades villages into cities and progresses through three ages of discovery: Sorcery, Science and Religion. The modular hex board is assembled anew each game, and hidden, simultaneous unit deployment keeps the tension high. Combat is diceless, resolved by comparing strength and area influence, while worker placement determines the labor needed to expand your empire. A unique technology tree each play lets you research magical Golems, an Analytical Engine or the enigmatic Spire of the Gods, dramatically shifting strategies. In addition to a free‑for‑all, there’s an official 2‑vs‑2 team variant and a card‑driven espionage system that adds unexpected twists. With detailed miniatures, approachable rules and deep tactical choices, Clockwork Wars appeals to both civilization builders and wargame fans, delivering short yet decision‑heavy sessions.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
2 to 4 players, with an official 2 vs 2 team variant.

### What is the typical play time?
About 90 minutes, varying with player count and rule familiarity.

### How complex is the game?
BGG weight 3.1 – medium complexity; strategic decisions are important but the rules are straightforward.

### What components are included?
Detailed miniatures, modular hex tiles, espionage cards, resource tokens, worker markers, and a rulebook.

### Do I need extra materials like translated sheets?
The base game is in English; many groups create translated spreadsheets or card translations for Portuguese play.

### Who is the game best suited for?
Fans of wargames, civilization building, and steampunk who enjoy strategic depth and high replayability.

### Is there a digital version?
Yes, Clockwork Wars is available on Tabletopia for online play.

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